Images(3)

Shoe, Basketball

Object number2013.123.3 a,b

Manufacturer G.R. Kinney Company, Inc.

MediumFabric/Rubber/Metal

Credit LineGift of the Zeller Family

DescriptionLeft black, light brown, and tan basketball shoes. Size 12. Black fabric exterior, white interior, light brown rubber sole extending one inch up the sides and covering the tip of the toe.Dimensionsa: L) 12.5" x W) 4.0" x H) 6.25"
b: L) 12.5" x W) 4.0" x H) 6.25"
Marks(a)
Circular tan rubber patch on right side of ankle featuring maker information reading "BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS / Joe Lapchick / G.R. KINNEY CO. INC."

Patch on bottom back of ankle with black lettering reading "Joe Lapchick / CHAMPIONS".
Bottom of sole features maker's information and shoe size, "12".

(b)
Circular tan rubber patch on right side of ankle featuring maker information reading "BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS / Joe Lapchick / G.R. KINNEY CO. INC."

Patch on bottom back of ankle with black lettering reading "Joe Lapchick / CHAMPIONS".
Bottom of sole features maker's information and shoe size, "12".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the basketball career of Dr. Harry R. Zeller. Zeller played high school, independent, college, and professional basketball before becoming a doctor. Zeller first played basketball at St. George High School and also played in the Pittsburgh Municipal League whose games were played at the South Side Market House court. He went on to play for Washington and Jefferson for four years and for the University of Pittsburgh for two while attending medical school. While at Pitt he was named to the All-East team in 1946. Professionally he played for the Pittsburgh Ironmen from 1947 to 1948. While at Pitt he played in the East/West play-off game, the game was played at Madison Square Garden. He died in 2004 at the age of 85.

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Washington and Jefferson College

Previous owner Dr. Harry R. Zeller (died 2004)

Related person Joseph Bohomiel Lapchick (1900 - 1970)

Related institution St. George High School

Related institution Pittsburgh Municipal League

Related institution Pittsburgh Ironmen

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